The main topic of the article is the support provided by Croatian tabloids, singer Severina, and politician Albin Kurti to student blockades of faculties in Serbia. The article describes how Croatian media and certain political actors relativize and justify violence against students protesting against illegal blockades. It also highlights that the support for the blockaders is part of a broader political game and that protests in Serbia are seen as an expression of dissatisfaction due to alleged disrespect for human rights and political pluralism. The text criticizes the way Croatian media report on the events and the role of Severina and Kurti in supporting the blockades.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the students’ right to protest and criticize the Serbian government’s handling of the situation, highlighting the support from Croatian media and politicians as a sign of regional solidarity against authoritarianism in Serbia. They may frame the blockades as a legitimate form of resistance against an oppressive regime.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the protests and the support from Croatian tabloids and politicians with a more neutral tone, focusing on the events and statements without strong bias. They present both the students’ grievances and the criticism of the blockades, as well as the political implications of external support.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the negative aspects of the protests, portraying the blockaders as disruptive and illegitimate. They criticize Croatian media and politicians like Severina and Kurti for interfering in Serbian internal affairs and supporting unlawful actions. The narrative often includes nationalist undertones and portrays the students as manipulated by foreign interests.
